Visiting Dejima, the only island where Westerners were allowed in Japan for hundreds of years

Designed to let foreign goods in while keeping foreign ideas out, this Nagasaki neighborhood is one of the most historically significant places in Japan.

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Chiikawa Ramen Buta restaurant reopens in the basement floor of Tokyo’s Shibuya Parco

New menu items and more make for the perfect place to grab a kawaii bite after shopping in a major Tokyo department store.

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An un-bear-ably great haul (maul?): Get your Gloomy Bear goods at 100-yen shop Can Do

Cute carnage is back in vogue right now, but don’t worry–this new product series doesn’t come with any actual blood splattered on it.

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“Walking Man” from The Exit 8 is winning over legions of fans in Japan and abroad

Kochi Yamato is the man of the hour, and the next hour, and the hour after that…

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Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new pyjama drink and goods in collaboration with Gelato Pique

Japanese loungewear and sleepwear brand takes “wearable dessert” concept to new levels.

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Shizuoka man arrested for stealing 50 fire hose nozzles

Some men just want to watch the world burn.

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Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbor Totoro Plate for 2026

Yearly Plate is filled with gorgeous anime details. 

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Bear encounter prevention app growing in popularity in Japan

BowBear hopes you’ll see no bear.

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Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】

A look around Japan for the best places to see the country from up and above.

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How to make a Big Mac in Tokyo at a fraction of the price with minimal effort【SoraKitchen】

The Big Easy Mac.

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How to escape the Tokyo crowds with a trip to a hidden gem on a special Japanese train

Enjoy Shinkansen-level comfort with an ekiben and beer on a commuter train. 

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Umaibo Festival campaign underway for Umaibo Day on 11 November

No one tell Pocky about this, OK?

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McDonald’s Japan adds lucky heart-shaped shrimp nuggets to the menu

Not every box contains one, though, so how many will we find in four boxes?

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Married couples in Japan must have the same surname, so does Mr. Sato regret taking his wife’s?

10 years after legally giving up his Sato-hood, would he make the same choice again?

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Painting a cow like a zebra keeps away pests according to Ig-Nobel-winning Japanese research

Dare I say they just look better this way too.

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Japanese factories turning work progress into video game progress with help from Fortnite maker

Osaka factory design firm turned to Epic Games for advice on its motivation-boosting system.

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Kyoto karaoke joint is like a dystopian city

Step inside “Neo-Kyoto’s most flourishing karaoke facility in 2221”.

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Real urine-triggered fight breaks out during Demon Slayer movie as anime action crackles on-screen

U.S. moviegoers in no mood to put up with would-be urine hashira’s behavior.

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Slice up your own rock candy treats at Papabubble Japan

Admire how molten candy is transformed into tiny works of art, and then brutally hack at them.

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Japan’s black cat Halloween donuts are so cute they require pre-orders

Mister Donut and Black Thunder have one more Halloween treat for us.

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